A valid carer’s certificate typically includes: Your name and the person you were caring for Date of the consultation Dates you were required to provide care A statement of medical opinion The doctor’s details and signature A diagnosis is not usually included on the certificate, as medical privacy is protected.
Yes, carer’s certificates issued by registered medical practitioners following a proper telehealth appointment (i.e. phone or video call) are generally accepted as valid evidence for leave under Australian workplace laws, including the Fair Work Act. We advise patients to avoid services that seem to offer certificates without speaking to a doctor (e.g. you just fill [...]
Yes, usually. This situation commonly arises where a person didn't realise they'd need a certificate at the time, or when there's a delay getting a doctor's appointment. Backdated certificates may be issued at the doctor’s discretion, depending on your situation: Often, this can cover a few days into the past. The date of the appointment [...]
Yes. A carer’s certificate can be issued online following a real-time (phone or video) assessment by an AHPRA-registered doctor via telehealth. If appropriate, your certificate will be provided digitally after approval, with no need to attend a clinic in person. Online services that claim to offer carer's certificates without an appointment (e.g. they just ask [...]
Medications can be used in the context of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) when weight-management is part of the care plan. The options should be considered along with lifestyle and tailored to the individual. For example, insulin-sensitising oral treatments may be used in people with PCOS who have high metabolic risk. "Anti-obesity drugs” (such as GLP-1 [...]
You should rotate your injection sites when using any weight loss medication injection. Repeatedly injecting in the same spot can cause irritation, bruising, lumps, or scarring under the skin, and may also affect how well the medicine is absorbed. Most weight loss injections are given subcutaneously (under the skin), usually in the abdomen, thigh, or [...]
The side effects of weight loss drugs vary depending on the medication, but the most common are digestive symptoms such as nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, and stomach discomfort. Some people may also experience headaches, dizziness, fatigue, or mild increases in heart rate. Injectable medications can cause temporary injection site reactions like redness or swelling. Rare but [...]
Weight loss medication Rx” means prescription-only weight loss medication. The “Rx” symbol comes from the Latin word recipe, meaning “to take,” and it’s used to indicate that a medicine can only be supplied with a doctor’s prescription. In other words, these are treatments that require medical assessment and supervision, rather than over-the-counter products you can [...]
Cost varies quite a bit, and it's one of the first things worth understanding before you start. Prescription weight loss medications are not currently subsidised on the PBS when prescribed for weight management alone, which means you pay the private price. That price depends on the specific medication, the dose you're on, and the pharmacy. [...]
If opting for an online option, simplest and safest way is to speak to a trusted doctor via telehealth and then if they issue you an electronic prescription, you just take that to your local pharmacy. That way you can also speak to your pharmacist about how to use the medication and any other questions, [...]
